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Emboss for Pen Plotters

Emboss in 3DPlotter V3 (Add Object → Image): Reads the layer's image as a height map and draws it as relief. Real defaults from engine source. Try in St…

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Emboss is an Add Object tool in Image inside 3DPlotter V3 Studio. Reads the layer's image as a height map and draws it as relief.

How to use Emboss

  1. Open Studio → Add Object → Image → Emboss
  2. A live Emboss element is added to the active layer
  3. Tune parameters in the element card in the object stack (live canvas preview)
  4. Export plot-ready G-code when satisfied

Menu path: Add Object → Image → Emboss

Key controls

  • Surface Mode — lines · Relief Lines, Deformed Mesh, Topography, Bars
  • Size — 150mm (30–260mm step 1)
  • Relief Height — 34mm (0–160mm step 0.5)
  • Lines — 60 (2–120 step 1)
  • Angle — 0° (-180–180° step 1)

Tune surface mode, size, relief height, lines, and angle in the inspector — open Studio to see all options.

Shuffle (in the element card) re-rolls: mode, lineAngle, rotate, tilt.

What you can plot with Emboss

  • Pen-plotter art on A4/A3 beds (Bambu Lab, Prusa, Creality, and other pen-holder setups)
  • Layered linework exported as G-code with pen-up travel
  • Combined with other V3 objects and modifiers in the same document

Frequently asked questions

Where is Emboss in the menu?

Add Object → Image → Emboss

What can I adjust?

Start with the key controls above, then fine-tune everything else in the inspector inside Studio.

Is this non-destructive?

Objects live on layers as elements. You can edit parameters anytime; delete the element to remove it.

Does Emboss work with multi-pen plotting?

Yes. Use Pen Palette on a layer to split linework by color, or set per-path ink on modifiers like Offset.

Try Emboss

Open 3DPlotter Studio, follow the steps above, and export a test plot. Lifetime V3 access is €29.90.

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